We are moving closer to the trade that might bring Butler to Phoenix, and Shams confirms that it could happen as early as this week.

The NBA trade deadline is not until Feb. 6, but the buzz around notable players and teams is building up. Keep an eye on players such as Jimmy Butler, Zion Williamson and Zach LaVine, who'll be linked to possible trades. One team to watch is the Phoenix Suns, who have stayed busy in January, making two trades while remaining in the mix for Butler.

In recent weeks, coach JJ Redick and James have both noted that the Lakers have no margin for error in games due to a thin roster. Jarred Vanderbilt and Christian Wood were expected to be key pieces of the team's rotation but have missed the entire season so far.

The Phoenix Suns are trading their 2031 unprotected first-round pick to the Utah Jazz for three first-rounders, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania.The Suns are acquiring the least favorable first-round picks in 2025 between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Minnesota Timberwolves,

The Suns have agreed to trade their unprotected 2031 first-round pick to the Jazz in exchange for three first-round picks, Shams Charania reported.

The Phoenix Suns and Utah Jazz agreed to a trade this week that is rarely seen in the NBA. The Suns are reportedly trading their unprotected first-round

The Phoenix Suns are trading their unprotected first-round pick in 2031 to the Utah Jazz in exchange for first-round picks in 2025, 2027 and 2029, per

The end of the Jimmy Butler trade saga may finally be approaching. ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania reported Tuesday the Heat are having “productive conversation

Butler's latest suspension stems from him missing a flight following Miami's 116-107 loss to the Blazers on Tuesday. Charania reported that Butler missed the team flight on Wednesday and was planning to reunite with his Heat teammates in Milwaukee for Thursday's matchup against the Bucks. Instead, he'll be kept at home.

After the Suns acquired Nick Richards from the Hornets, ESPN insider Shams Charania explains how the big man will fit in Phoenix.

BROOKLYN – The Phoenix Suns are acquiring multiple first-round draft picks from the Utah Jazz to put themselves in a better position to make a trade. The Suns are sending their 2031 first-round pick to the Jazz for three first-round selections, ESPN’s Shams Charania first reported Tuesday evening. The Suns announced the trade later in the day.

The Suns and Jazz made a trade of only draft picks, which may put Phoenix in better position to make a trade for Jimmy Butler.